The President of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason presented Eddy Grant with the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados at the 58th Anniversary of Independence Ceremony at the Kensington Oval on Saturday 30th November 2024. The Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados was awarded to prominent entrepreneur Richard Edghill and two other global icons in an […]

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A 26-year-old rancher was arrested on Sunday during an investigation for stolen cattle in Lethem, Region Nine. Ronny Joseph was arrested at his father’s ranch at Sapika Creek, in Parikawaarnau Village, Central Lethem. Police Headquarters reported that a team of investigators were in search of a wanted man identified as Carlton Jones. Investigators were also […]

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See below the full release from A New and United Guyana (ANUG):  Please be advised that on November 30, 2024, A New and United Guyana (ANUG) convened its Fifth Annual National Conference at the Georgetown Club, Camp Street, Georgetown. On the Agenda was a Report on the Activities of the Party for the preceding year (2023-2024) […]

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Kaieteur News- International Group Investment Inc., one of the companies awarded oil blocks in Guyana’s maiden auction, has expressed satisfaction with the government’s fiscal terms under the new Production Sharing Agreement (PSA). The company, led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Levi Wilson Odoe, secured two shallow-water concessions, S5 and S10, during the auction that […]

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—Exxon says stability critical in supporting investments in Stabroek Block Kaieteur News- As Guyanese remain relentless in their calls for the oil contract with ExxonMobil and its partners to be renegotiated, the company has stepped up its campaign to shut down any such demand. President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Alistair Routledge during an appearance […]

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(CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump said he would require countries that are part of BRICS — a China- and Russia-backed group of emerging economies — to commit to not creating new currency or face 100% tariffs during his administration. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by […]

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-President Ali unveils plans to develop 20 acres of farmland, establish processing facility IN an effort to bolster food security and promote sustainable agriculture in Eteringbang, Region Seven, President, Dr Irfaan Ali has announced plans to develop some 20 acres of farmland. During a recent community engagement, the Head of State said this initiative will […]

–President Ali says at one-year memorial service for soldiers killed in helicopter crash   THE nation united in solemn reflection during an emotional memorial service held on Sunday morning to honour five brave soldiers who perished in a tragic helicopter crash almost one year ago. The ceremony, attended by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister, […]

-as gov’t sets out to boost tourism, connectivity, security   WITH the aim of boosting tourism and enhancing connectivity, work will soon commence to upgrade several airstrips in Guyana’s hinterland region, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said. The Head of State made the announcement at the recent commissioning of the Brigadier Gary Beaton Aerodrome at […]